Correctly sizing motors in a motion control application is more difficult than sizing an AC induction motor because not only must acceleration, deceleration and running torque be taken into account, but also the ability of the servo motor to tightly control the load’s speed, position or torque. This means the peak torque measurements must be […]
Servo Motors
How to size and select servo systems in eight easy steps
Updated July 2016 by Lisa Eitel || Servo systems provide amazing levels of speed, accuracy, and flexibility in automated equipment when the correct servo is chosen for the application. Unfortunately, choosing the wrong servo can lead to difficulty in tuning, poor accuracy, or underwhelming performance. With so many different servos to choose from, how do […]
Moog Animatics Improves SmartMotor with Machine Builders in Mind
Moog Animatics, a division of Moog Inc., announced a significant improvement to their NEMA 23 frame SM23165D and SM23165DT model SmartMotorsTM based on machine builder recommendations. The –CDS option SmartMotor upgrade provides users the option of employing CAN communications through the D-Sub connector on the top of the motor instead of through the 5-pin connector […]
Motion Controller NextMove PCI-2
The NextMove PCI-2 controller provides up to 12 axes of motion control solutions in a PCI-based package for applications looking to employ either servo or vector technology. NextMove PCI-2 is a compact PCI based controller for the control of up to 12 axes of motion. A single card can control up to 4 axes of […]
Dunkermotor Receives cUL Certification
Dunkermotor (www.dunkermotor.com), which is now a unit of AMETEK Precision Motion Control (www.ametek.com), has been awarded with cUL Certfication by Underwriters Laboratory for its intelligent servo motors, brushless motors and brush motors that are used in applications requiring compliance with Canadian safety requirements. An addition to its current UL certification in the US, the certification […]
Moog Launches Maximum Dynamic Brushless Servo Motors
Moog Industrial Group launches its comprehensive range of Maximum Dynamic Brushless Servo Motors (MD Series). The MD Series Servo Motor addresses the evolving needs for higher dynamics through increased angular acceleration (ratio of peak torque to inertia) and higher performance in industrial applications. This servo motor series enables machine builders and end-users in industries such […]
Pittman Motors Announces New Website
Pittman Motors has launched a new website: www.Pittman-Motors.com. The web site has a new look and feel as well as enhanced features such as tabbed navigation and access to online ordering for immediate availability of a standard selection of parts. The “Pittman Express” feature (accessible directly from the Pittman home page or the URL www.pittmanexpress.com) […]
Heason Technology’s miniature rotary motor features ceramic motor technology
A direct-drive solution from Heason Technology’s (www.heason.com) Nanomotion has been released in the form of a 15 mm diameter miniature precision rotary servo motor. Equipped with the operating characteristics of the ceramic motor specialists technology, the ER15 rotary piezo motor offers inherent braking while eliminating servo dither when in a static position. The motor is […]
Stainless Steel W Series Hygienic servo motor delivers reliable operation
Kollmorgen (www.kollmorgen.com) has unveiled an all-stainless steel IP69K-sealed hygienic servomotor, the Stainless Steel W Series motor. The round housing design of the motor promotes long life as well as reliable operation, making it ideal for use in harsh pharmaceutical, food and beverage applications. Generally, pharmaceutical, food and beverage equipment machine builders utilize as many stainless […]
Dunkermotor Reduces Servo Motor Size by 25%, While Retaining Full Power
Elgin, Ill. –Dunkermotor has been able to shorten its iBLDC™ (Intelligent Brushless DC) motors with integral 4-quadrant speed controls in the 45mm frame size by 25%, while maintaining the same power and torque capabilities and motor efficiencies. The length of the new BG45x15SI was reduced from 120mm to 88mm (4.7 to 3.5 in.) and the […]